Brake Press​/Laser Operator

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company
. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

Operator performs a variety of machine operations, material handling, quality checks, light assembly, and general maintenance in the Fabrication department. Operators will communicate with their team lead regarding safety, quality, and delivery opportunities daily. Periodically work overtime and/or alternate shifts to meet the production demands. Operators will be expected to maintain safety, quality, and delivery at or above the expected level, actively participate in team activities, training, the company’s 5‑S activities and follow Douglas Dynamics rules regarding work and conduct.

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Operate assigned equipment, identify and correct problems as they occur.
• Run test cycles and do quality audits to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Maintain safety, quality, and through put as required.
• Perform timely upkeep of equipment and programs.
• Communicate with other departments/shifts daily.
• Keep work area, tools, material, and equipment clean and orderly.
• Work in a safe manner and report unsafe conditions as required.
• Track use of consumables and record production data daily.
• Willingness to operate all equipment in the Fab business unit after completing equipment training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints/specifications
• Ability to stand, walk, reach above shoulders and outward, bend, squat, crawl
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to read and understand calipers, micrometer, and protractors
• Ability to setup and operate fabrication equipment
• Prior experience in metal fabrication

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Douglas Dynamics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.